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  • Edward Hardee avatar

    A Reason For Thanks Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 20, 2012
     | 7,672 views

    A message for thanksgiving about remembering to give thanks unto the Lord.

    A Reason for Thanks Theme: To show that there is always a reason to give thanks unto the Lord Text: Luke 17:12 - 19, 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Introduction (12) Then as He entered a certain village, there met Him ten men who were lepers, who stood afar off. Lepers and Leprosy Leprosy is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    When We've Given Up On God Coming Through For Us

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 10, 2013
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     | 10,152 views

    As time passes by, we lose our hope that God is going to fulfill the promises He's made. This message looks at why God delays and how we can maintain solid faith in the face of the waiting.

    [This is a long outline that might be better suited to a Wednesday evening Bible study.] WHY WOULD YOU LAUGH AT GOD? We laugh because we’ve given up hope. - Genesis 18:11-12. - The way verse 12 is phrased makes it obvious that she once harbored real hope that this would happen. The problem is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Meet The Big Boss

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 30, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,704 views

    A person passionate and burning to see His Face would throw away everything for the experience!

    Holy of Holies! Exodus 28:35”Aaron must wear it when he ministers. The sound of the bells will be heard when he enters the Holy Place before the LORD and when he comes out, so that he will not die.” Aaron the High Priest had to wear a robe that had tassels of a golden bell and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Water Baptism Series

    Contributed by Pastor Glen Key on Mar 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,435 views

    "Go ye therefore and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the world. A

    ARTICLE 10 We believe in water baptism by immersion, and all who repent should be baptized in the name of the Father, Son, and the Holy Ghost. "Go ye therefore and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, teaching them to observe all ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Prayer Keys - Introduction Series

    Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Oct 4, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,460 views

    Introducing a 30 part series on prayer keys. These are not incantations manipulating God to submit to our will, but guides leading us to submit to God’s will. "Lord teach us to pray."

    A 30 part study of prayer keys during our Wednesday night prayer meetings? You may think it will become boringly repetitive. No, No, NOOOO! During this study, we will hear how Mary, Queen of Scots, feared the prayers of John Knox more than the combined armies of Europe. We will hear Jonathan ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tempted And Double-Minded

    Contributed by Byron Martin on Jan 12, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,881 views

    James Chapter One tells us the results of being double-minded in that we should expect nothing of God unless we can make a clear choice.

    Tempted & Double Minded Rev. Col. Byron E. Martin American Rescue Workers DC Corps rescued@aol.com READ James 1: 2-8 Illustration (from sermoncentral.com) What is double-minded? A mother noticed that a friend of her teenage daughter had a tattoo of a Japanese symbol on her back. "Please ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Would You Recognize Yourself?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,573 views

    A sermon about Christian hospitality.

    Matthew 19:13-15 “Would You Even be able to Recognize Yourself?” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN As many of you know, the week before last, I spent some time in Lake Junaluska, North Carolina at a continuing education retreat. Our main speaker was ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Faithfully Waiting For God

    Contributed by Luc Michaud on May 12, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,664 views

    In the movie "Hachie", this dog waited 9 years for his master to return. We need to be just as patient for our Master.

    1. Introduction A. Dog movie (Hachi) with Richard Gere B. Hachi was lost at the train station and Richard Gere adopts him C. Richard Gere would go to work every day by train and hachi would meet him every day at 5PM D. One day, Richard Gere dies of a heart attack. This is a true story: the dog ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    All In Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 4, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,463 views

    To follow God requires 100% effort. It's "All In" or "All Out" in our service -- no holding back!

    1. Examination At 3:00 a.m. one cold morning a missionary candidate walked into an office for a scheduled interview with the examiner of a mission board. He waited until 8 a.m. when the examiner arrived. The examiner said, “Let us begin. First, please spell baker.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stones...schemes...sin...and Salvation Series

    Contributed by Dave Bentley on Jun 7, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,438 views

    John 8 begins and ends with someone about to be stoned by an angry and seething mob. In the first few verses it’s a woman caught in the act of adultery, but by the end of this single chapter there will be stones in the hands of men bent on killing Jesus!

    THAT YOU MAY BELIEVE – JOURNEY THROUGH JOHN ”Stones…Schemes…Sin…and Salvation” John 8.1-12 John 8 begins and ends with someone about to be stoned by an angry and seething mob. In the first few verses it’s a woman caught in the act of adultery, but by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Treatise On Biblical Marriage, Separation, Divorce, & Remarriage

    Contributed by Jb Hall on Jun 23, 2011
     | 5,281 views

    This sermon explains in detail the Biblical teaching on Marriage, Seperation, Divorce, & Remarriage.

    Treatise on Biblical Marriage, Separation, Divorce, & Remarriage By: JB Hall When man’s laws do not correspond with God’s laws, or standards, it is often confusing to sort through the maze of legal, social, and moral issues to arrive at God’s plan concerning the issue in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Flinging The Door Wide Open

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jan 26, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,422 views

    The necessity of and activity resulting from the decision to invite Christ into one’s life.

    Flinging the Door Wide Open Revelation 3:19-22 HAVE YOU EVER GONE DOOR-KNOCKING? Have you ever been involved in a situation that required you to go to someone’s front door—cold turkey or otherwise? For example: - Census taker - Survey taker - Charitable fund ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    It's All About Jesus

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Apr 16, 2009
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,854 views

    Let’s set the record straight! The church is not about entertainment, programs, popularity, size or individuals, but about the Son of God, period!

    It’s All About Jesus Griffith Baptist Church – 4/19/09 A.M. Service Text: Matthew 16:13-18 Key verse: Matthew 16:16 - And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. Premise: Let’s set the record straight! The church is not about entertainment, programs, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Defending Your Life Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 23, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,908 views

    Exposition of the first half of Acts 24 regarding the first part of Paul’s trial before Felix in Caesarea

    Text: Acts 24:1-21, Title: Defending Your Life, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/24/09, AM A. Opening illustration: Read or quote Luke 21:12-19 B. Background to passage: Paul is now beginning his two year vacation in beautiful Caesarea. Having been there only five days, the Jews from Jerusalem arrive with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What A Healthy Church Looks Like

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,531 views

    What we believe will have a strong effect on our behavior.

    1. What we believe will have a strong effect on our behavior. 2. Our creeds will determine our conduct. • That’s why criminals break in and steal things… they don’t think they will get caught so they go for it anyway. • That’s why sin seems so attractive to folks, because they don’t believe it will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational